Hey there, nice to meet you! I'm the quintessential "one-man show," blending the worlds of artistry, event entertainment, marketing, and web design into a seamless performance. Born and raised as a "military brat," I've had the privilege of calling places like Japan and Germany home, soaking in their diverse cultures and vibrant atmospheres. Art has been my constant companion throughout life, thanks to the influence of my parents. My father, with his knack for technical drawing and carpentry, and my mother, whose natural artistic talent was a constant inspiration, laid the foundation for my passion. Their encouragement fueled my dedication, from doodles in elementary school to pursuing art and design in college. While initially drawn to the idea of becoming an architect, my path eventually led me to embrace the world of marketing, leveraging my artistic talents to carve out a niche as a freelance artist and marketer. It's been a journey marked by trial and error, but each setback has only served to refine my skills and deepen my understanding of the creative process. From stocking groceries and flipping burgers in high school to landing my big break as an artist at Sea World Of Texas, I've never shied away from hard work. Collaborating with like-minded individuals along the way has been instrumental in shaping my career trajectory. As an event caricaturist, illustrator, and marketer, I thrive on helping clients bring their visions to life. Whether it's crafting compelling designs or devising marketing strategies, I'm all about achieving results that exceed expectations. So, if you're ready to connect with someone who's not afraid to roll up their sleeves and get the job done, let's make it happen. Let's create something extraordinary together.

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Hey there, nice to meet you! I'm the quintessential "one-man show," blending the worlds of artistry, event entertainment, marketing, and web design into a seamless performance. Born and raised as a "military brat," I've had the privilege of calling places like Japan and Germany home, soaking in their diverse cultures and vibrant atmospheres. Art has been my constant companion throughout life, thanks to the influence of my parents. My father, with his knack for technical drawing and carpentry, and my mother, whose natural artistic talent was a constant inspiration, laid the foundation for my passion. Their encouragement fueled my dedication, from doodles in elementary school to pursuing art and design in college. While initially drawn to the idea of becoming an architect, my path eventually led me to embrace the world of marketing, leveraging my artistic talents to carve out a niche as a freelance artist and marketer. It's been a journey marked by trial and error, but each setback has only served to refine my skills and deepen my understanding of the creative process. From stocking groceries and flipping burgers in high school to landing my big break as an artist at Sea World Of Texas, I've never shied away from hard work. Collaborating with like-minded individuals along the way has been instrumental in shaping my career trajectory. As an event caricaturist, illustrator, and marketer, I thrive on helping clients bring their visions to life. Whether it's crafting compelling designs or devising marketing strategies, I'm all about achieving results that exceed expectations. So, if you're ready to connect with someone who's not afraid to roll up their sleeves and get the job done, let's make it happen. Let's create something extraordinary together.

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Hey there, nice to meet you! I’m the quintessential “one-man show,” blending the worlds of artistry, event entertainment, marketing, and web design into a seamless performance. Born and raised as a “military brat,” I’ve had the privilege of calling places like Japan and Germany home, soaking in their diverse cultures and vibrant atmospheres.

Art has been my constant companion throughout life, thanks to the influence of my parents. My father, with his knack for technical drawing and carpentry, and my mother, whose natural artistic talent was a constant inspiration, laid the foundation for my passion. Their encouragement fueled my dedication, from doodles in elementary school to pursuing art and design in college.

While initially drawn to the idea of becoming an architect, my path eventually led me to embrace the world of marketing, leveraging my artistic talents to carve out a niche as a freelance artist and marketer. It’s been a journey marked by trial and error, but each setback has only served to refine my skills and deepen my understanding of the creative process.

From stocking groceries and flipping burgers in high school to landing my big break as an artist at Sea World Of Texas, I’ve never shied away from hard work. Collaborating with like-minded individuals along the way has been instrumental in shaping my career trajectory.

As an event caricaturist, illustrator, and marketer, I thrive on helping clients bring their visions to life. Whether it’s crafting compelling designs or devising marketing strategies, I’m all about achieving results that exceed expectations.

So, if you’re ready to connect with someone who’s not afraid to roll up their sleeves and get the job done, let’s make it happen. Let’s create something extraordinary together.

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Skills

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Cartoon
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Illustration
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Presentation Design
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T-shirt Design
Adobe Illustrator
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Experience Level

Cartoon
Expert
Illustration
Expert
Presentation Design
Expert
T-shirt Design
Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Education

Bachelor of Arts - BA in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects at Collins College
August 20, 2002 - May 26, 2006
Associate of Arts - AA in Art/Art Studies, General at Collins College
August 20, 2002 - May 28, 2004
Art History, Criticism and Conservation (41 semster hours completed) at The University of Texas at San Antonio
August 19, 1999 - May 31, 2002

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization
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